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Changes coming at Castleview Dental Practice in Stornoway
Published on 5 August 2020
With the introduction of lockdown in Scotland, high-street dentists closed temporarily. All emergency dentistry was then provided by Health Board dentists. Last month saw the first relaxation on these rules, with CastleviewDental Practice in Stornoway opening its doors again. At the moment the... -
Claire swaps the classroom for the Emergency Department during Coronavirus pandemic
Published on 5 August 2020
A Western Isles lady rose to the challenge to support NHS Western Isles during lockdown by swapping her usual role in the classroom for a role in the frontline of the Emergency Department in Western Isles Hospital. Claire Montgomery from Stornoway... -
NHS Western Isles teams up with Peat & Diesel to help combat Coronavirus
Published on 31 July 2020
NHS Western Isles has joined forces with local folk rock band Peat and Diesel to relaunch the music video, ‘My Island’, with some key health messages on how to keep our islands safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Aimed as a message... -
Support to continue after Shielding paused
Published on 30 July 2020
Islanders who are currently in the shielding category are being reassured that help will continue to be offered for those in need, despite shielding being paused nationally from 1st August 2020. For those who are currently shielding, the pause will mean that... -
Local Coronavirus Materials Produced
Published on 29 July 2020
NHS Western Isles has produced a range of materials for local residents, shops and businesses to help provide information and help to reduce the potential risk of coronavirus (COVID-19). The ‘We’re here to support you’ infosheet, which was previously issued to... -
Current Patient Travel Office arrangements in the Western Isles
Published on 24 July 2020
Members of the public are reminded that are Patient Travel Offices across the Western Isles remain closed to the public – but bookings can be made by contacting us by email or phone. Staff are available to take calls/emails and make...